Overseas – Jakarta

May 27, 2018

The idea of dining at an eatery or restaurant for instant noodles may sound weird to many foreigners, but it is considered a norm for Indonesians. Somehow, the taste of that same packet of instant noodles tends to be “better” compared to when cooked at home. There is a rumor circulating around that some places uses “dukun” (a traditional healer) or in Malay, “Bomoh” to elevate the taste. That is of course, just hearsay. Despite all the spirituals rumors, nothing would stop the love of Indonesian towards the nation’s favorite instant noodle, Indomie. For those unfamiliar with the......

It is known widely that whenever we talk about “Indonesian food”, we are actually referring to the traditional home-cooked dishes and varieties of the regional cuisines. These are found at eateries or street vendors rather than the typical hipster cafes. When visiting Jakarta, one must eat ‘Nasi Uduk’...

May 25, 2018

Great news mate! The famed Asian fusion Devon Café, considered one of the best in Sydney, has arrived in Jakarta! Devon Café Jakarta is now a reality. Seems that Jakarta has been hit by food “invasion” from the Land Down Under. There are restaurants such as Hurricane Grill,...

May 01, 2018

The famous (and spiciest) Tom Yum Noodle from Sydney has finally arrived in Indonesia. Welcome to Indonesia, Doodee Paidang (sometimes its spelt as “Doodee Paidang”). Its first outlet here is located in Mall Puri Indah, a famous neighborhood mall in West Jakarta. For those have who visited or...

April 04, 2018

“Is this Tokyo or Jakarta?!” This was what went through my head as I slide the door to enter this hidden eatery. My eyes were greeted with the tons Japanese writings on the wall. The wooden interior, tatami setting, bookshelves filled with manga books & magazines, and the...

April 03, 2018

If Beijing has Peking duck, then Bali has Crispy Duck. The dish was originated in the area of Ubud, Bali where each duck is carefully seasoned, steamed or boiled then deep-fried, served with jasmine rice, vegetable and sambal(s) condiments. It was so well known locally (even internationally) that...

February 18, 2018

Just when you thought that Mango fever is fading away in Jakarta, think again… introducing a Mango Sticky Rice Tart. Yes… Mango Sticky Rice in a cake form Introduced by Benedict, nestled on the lower ground of Grand Indonesia East Mall. This cake has been appearing far too...

January 26, 2018

Do you consider yourself as an early bird or a night owl? Whatever your choice is, there is one coffee shop in Jakarta where both early birds and night owls gather. Lucky Cat Coffee & Kitchen, opened 24/7, is considered one of the city’s hippest and most instagrammable...

January 12, 2018

Move aside, Bubble Tea and Thai Milk Tea, the new viral drink in Indonesia has arrived in town… King Mango Thai. ”Minuman Jaman Now” , that means “Drink now”. Located at the basement of Neo Soho Mall, this dessert drink from King Mango Thai has become the most...

December 13, 2017

Situated at the back corner of PIK Avenue mall at North Jakarta, lies Holy Smokes. It is worth the find. The restaurant specialises in serving Texas slow-smoked BBQ. It is considered by many (including myself) the place to get your BBQ cravings fixed. Holy Smokes has an industrial...

November 24, 2017

Strategically located in the prestigious area of Menteng Central Jakarta, Maple & Oak is a modern all-day brunch place inspired by the beautiful dishes in Melbourne. It is considered one of Jakarta’s most beloved places for brunch, desserts and coffee, and generally enjoys good reviews. Although tons...

November 09, 2017

Finding Fillmore Coffee can be tricky, but it coffee aficionados have made their way to find this highly instagrammable hipster café. It is called the hidden gem of Kuningan, Jakarta. There is no signboard of the coffee shop that is visible from the streets. Here’s the tip,...

October 23, 2017

A travel agent or a restaurant? This is what went through my mind the first time I stepped into this eatery. There are tons of Minang and Padang restaurant throughout Jakarta, but nothing look like this, from the façade to the name. Instead of food menus, you...

October 19, 2017

Red Velvet cakes may seem so passé, but since my Indonesian friends are still raving about this BEST (the one and only) Red Velvet Cake in Jakarta. Union Deli is still the first on their minds. A total of 3 outlets can be found in Jakarta at...

November 18, 2016

Betawi literally means ‘native Jakarta’, and to have some of the most delicious and authentic Indonesian street food in a comfortable restaurant setting, you can make your way to Kafe Betawi – one of the most successful chains in Indonesia opened since 1992. I feel I can...